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Settling Into University - Moving Into Halls and Enrolment
Everyone experiences culture shock when they start university (especially international students). Whatever school or college you come from, it is all new and unnerving. Don’t worry, almost everyone quickly gets used to it.
Here’s some general advice to help you get started.
- Arrive in good time to settle into your accommodation and meet housemates […]
Clearing - No Time To Slouch!
It’s that time of year again. All those pictures in the paper of stellar kids, reeling from the joy of getting their 4 grade As. And you haven’t. You have just failed to get the grades your chosen university said you had to get when they offered you the place earlier in the year.
Don’t […]
New Music - Bands Heading For The Big Time
When a band becomes massive it’s always nice to be the smug person who can claim to seeing them play when know one else knew who they were. Everyone is bound to think that you are the coolest person they know and treat you like some kind of god. Well not really, but if you […]
Student Accommodation - Where To Live Whilst At University
Where you live makes a huge impact on the quality of your student experience. The friends you make in the first year are frequently the ones you keep, and where you live plays a large part in meeting them. Accommodation is expensive; it is difficult to over-estimate the impact of your accommodation on your total […]
Nationwide Mercury Prize Nominations 2008
The Mercury Prize is awarded for the best album from the UK or Ireland. As the range of artists up for the award is so diverse, it is incredibly difficult to judge. Former winners include; Klaxons, Arctic Monkeys, Antony and the Johnsons and PJ Harvey. Nominated artists usually see their album sales increase and the […]
Coping With Stress At University
Stress affects us all at some points in our lives. It can come from many different areas, finance, relationships, work, studying and a variety of other forms. At certain times, pressure can build up and stress can be difficult to deal with.
For young academics, the effects of stress can be felt from a tender age. […]
Student Discount - How To Get The Cheapest Deals
We all know how student life is about partying, being with your friends and having a good time. To sustain this rhythm of life, students are always looking for the cheapest deals.
A good way to do so is to have a student card which enables you to have student discounts. How does this work? Many […]
Surviving The Summer Music Festivals
Glastonbury, Leeds and Reading, Secret Garden Party, Glade, Bestival, Latitude, Download, T in the Park, the list of festivals and outdoor music events in the summer is as long as your arm. Thousands of people gather in fields around the country, brought together by their unifying love of live music. It’s very special. You watch […]